Jacks Gulch
Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG — fishing, hiking
Location: Morrison, CO, CO
Price: From $38.5 per night
Price range: $38.5–$154.5 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (5 reviews)
Season: May through October
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.The campground offers an accessible group site with electric hookups, and five equestrian campsites without hookups. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/jacks-gulch to be notified when sites open up.
First-come, first-serve federal campground with quiet, comfortable atmosphere and courteous camp hosts. Offers great hiking, biking, horseback riding opportunities with a nature trail featuring stunning Mummy Range views.
Wildlife alert: Moose, North American Mountain Lion, Bighorn Sheep, Golden-mantled Ground Squirrel, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and various snake species present in area.
Insider tips for Jacks Gulch: Book early as this is a popular federal campground. Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly. Campground sits at 8,500+ ft elevation with higher terrain nearby.
Skip Jacks Gulch if: You need full RV hookups (water/sewer not available).. You prefer year-round camping (seasonal May-October only).. Recent fire damage has been reported affecting site usability..
Best time to visit Jacks Gulch: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Mountain Park (Morrison, CO), Buckhorn Ranger Station (Bellevue, CO), Narrows (Co) (Morrison, CO), Stove Prairie (Morrison, CO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Jacks Gulch
Cell signal at Jacks Gulch (Morrison, CO): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Jacks Gulch Recreation Area is located 48 miles northwest of Fort Collins, in northern Colorado. Visitors enjoy the area for its great hiking, biking and horseback riding opportunities.The campground offers an accessible group site with electric hookups, and five equestrian campsites without hookups. Additional single-family campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground.
Only select sites have electric hookups; plan accordingly.
Campground sits at 8,500+ ft elevation with higher terrain nearby.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Fort Collins, take Highway 14 northwest for 42 miles, then County Road 63 E (Pingree Park Road) south for 6 miles.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Pawnee NG before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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